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University of Newcastle, Australia Commonwealth Government scholarships 2016

At UON we offer an extensive range of scholarships to PhD and Research Masters candidates.

Historically over 70% of eligible domestic applicants receive a scholarship and 90% of international students hold a scholarship from UON or a sponsor.

There is one main scholarship round each year where scholarships are awarded on the basis of academic merit. Other scholarships may become available throughout the year.

UNIVERSITY AND COMMONWEALTH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPS

Full-time research students are eligible to apply for University and Commonwealth Government scholarships, which are awarded during one main round offer. They provide a living allowance so you can commit to full-time study.

Scholarships are granted on the basis of academic merit, which includes your undergraduate grade point average and extra research attainments.

WHAT DOES THE SCHOLARSHIP OFFER?

A scholarship funded by the University of Newcastle or the Commonwealth Government provides:

PhD scholarships are for three years and Masters scholarships are for two years, less any tenure already completed towards a research degree.

For domestic students – up to three of the highest ranked domestic applicants will receive a Vice Chancellor’s Scholarship for Outstanding Candidates. If you are awarded this scholarship, you receive an additional $10,000 per annum on top of the living allowance.

AM I ELIGIBLE FOR A SCHOLARSHIP?

Eligibility criteria is set by the Commonwealth Government and candidates must:

have a current offer of admission into a research higher degree.

have completed at least four years of undergraduate study and have attained Honours Class 1 or equivalent and a high grade point average (GPA)

be no more than two full-time equivalent years into their PhD (or one year for Masters) at the end of the year.

Successful international scholarship candidates usually also have:

satisfied the English proficiency requirement (IELTS of at least 6.5)

A master degree with strong research component

International peer reviewed research publication or research experience

Scholarship conditions

be enrolled full-time (part-time enrolment may be approved in exceptional circumstances. Part-time scholarships are taxable)

be enrolled on-campus (off-campus enrolment may be approved in exceptional circumstances)

scholars may only work a maximum of 8 hours per week (between Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm)

scholarship offers must be taken-up in the year of the offer and cannot be deferred to the following year. A leave of absence may be taken after 1 year full-time enrolment.